UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 61
Consider the following dynasties :
- Hoysala
- Gahadavala
- Kakatiya
- Yadava
How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (None)
Explanation: The named Hoysala, Gahadavala, Kakatiya and Seuna/Yadava kingdoms attained independent political prominence mainly from the 10th to 12th centuries, not in the early 8th.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Incorrect/False - The Hoysalas rose much later; major kingdom-building dates to the 11th–12th centuries.
2. Incorrect/False - The Gahadavalas emerged around the late 11th century.
3. Incorrect/False - The Kakatiyas established independent rule mainly in the 12th century.
4. Incorrect/False - The Seuna Yadavas became powerful and independent in the later medieval period, not early 8th century.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-it counts 1, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3, 4 do not.
B. Incorrect-it counts 2, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3, 4 do not.
C. Incorrect-it counts 3, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3, 4 do not.
D. Correct-exactly 0 of the 4 listed items satisfy the condition.